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Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa Hit By Online Piracy; Over 30,000 Illegal Links Taken Down
Kannappa actor Vishnu Manchu called the film's piracy leak 'heartbreaking' and urged audiences not to support or encourage it. Lamenting that his magnum opus 'Kannappa', which recently released to a positive response from the audience, was under attack from piracy, actor Vishnu Manchu on Monday made a fervent appeal to audiences, asking them not to encourage piracy and to support cinema the right way. Taking to his X timeline, Vishnu Manchu wrote, 'Dear movie lovers, #Kannappa is under attack from piracy. Over 30,000 illegal links have already been taken down. This is heartbreaking. Piracy is theft — plain and simple. We don't teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no don't encourage it. Support cinema the right way. Har Har Mahadev." Dear movie lovers, #Kannappa is under attack from piracy. Over 30,000 illegal links have already been taken down. This is is theft — plain and simple. We don't teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no different. Please don't encourage… — Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) June 30, 2025 It may be recalled that actor Vishnu Manchu, who plays the lead in director Mukesh Kumar Singh's 'Kannappa', had just before the release of the film, announced that the journey he had undertaken to visit all the 12 holy Jyothirlingas, situated across the country, had come to a divine close with his darshan at the Sri Sailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. Taking to his social media timelines to make the announcement, he had said, 'Twelve Jyotirlingas. One journey. Eternal peace. Just completed the sacred darshan at Sri Sailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple — one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. With this visit, my journey to all twelve Jyotirlinga temples comes to a divine close." The actor further added, 'My heart is full. My soul feels blessed. Life right now is filled with nothing but positivity, gratitude, and peace. As I stand at the edge of this spiritual milestone, I now look forward to the next chapter #Kannappa, releasing worldwide on June 27. A film close to my heart. A story that reflects the very spirit I carry today. Har Har Mahadev! #Kannappa27thJune." The film has Vishnu Manchu playing the titular role of Thinnadu(Kannappa), the fearless warrior-turned-devotee who transformed into the ultimate devotee of Lord Shiva. Akshay Kumar essays the role of Lord Shiva, while Mohanlal commands attention as Kirata. Prabhas sets the stage for an unforgettable cinematic experience with his role of Rudra. Priety Mukhundan plays the female lead in the film, which has music by Stephan Devassy. Cinematography is by US cinematographer Sheldon Chau and Siddharth. Dance choreography is by Prabhu Deva and editing by renowned editor Antony. The film has been produced by Vishnu Manchu's father and eminent actor Mohan Babu. A vast portion of the film has been shot in New Zealand on a huge budget. First Published:
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‘Ultimatums do not run government': ANC to deliberate DA's ‘blackmail' at NWC meeting
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Kolkata Rape Accused Manojit Mishra Had Earlier Attempted To Murder Student, Thrashed Cop
Last Updated: Manojit Mishra, accused in the Kolkata gangrape case, was arrested in April for assaulting a police officer. In September last year, he attempted to murder a student. Thirty-one-year-old Manojit Mishra, arrested in connection with the recent gang rape at a law college in Kolkata, is not facing police charges for the first time. According to the details, Mishra, in April this year, faced arrest for thrashing a cop. He was later granted bail. The incident had unfolded after Manojit had a scuffle with a guard deployed at an ATM. As the guard called up the police, Mishra manhandled the PCR officer, it was known. In September last year, Manojit attempted to kill a student and has not been attending college since the incident came to light. Manojit Mishra is a former student and current Organising Secretary of the South Kolkata district of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), and is the main accused in the gangrape of a student on the South Calcutta Law College campus. The incident happened on June 25. In the latest, a four-member 'fact-finding team' constituted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) arrived in the eastern metropolis on Monday morning, in connection with the case. The members of the team include former Union Ministers Satpal Singh, Meenakshi Lekhi and MPs Biplab Kumar Deb and Manan Kumar Mishra. Deb alleged that the team did not receive permission to visit the South Calcutta Law College or to have an audience with the chief secretary. He said the team will later submit a report to BJP national president JP Nadda. 'Based on the FIR registered by the victim the matter that came forward that it is a gang rape. The highest punishment shall not be less than 20 years and can exceed up to life imprisonment," he said. Arindam appreciated the swift action taken by the Bengal police force in making the arrests. Commenting on the Public interest litigation filed for bringing CBI into the probe, he said that, 'I don't think there is a need to bring the CBI. The Kolkata Police is more than sufficient to tackle anything." First Published: June 30, 2025, 13:59 IST
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Centre To Launch Public Outreach On Indus Waters Treaty Suspension, Highlight Gains For India
Sources indicate the government intends to communicate directly with citizens, particularly in north India, where the potential for increased use of river water is being explored. In a significant policy move, the central government is set to launch a comprehensive public outreach campaign to explain the rationale behind putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. This initiative aims to increase public awareness of the strategic and developmental benefits India stands to gain from suspending the decades-old agreement. Sources indicate that the government intends to communicate directly with citizens, particularly in northern Indian states, where the potential for increased use of river water is being explored. The outreach will focus on how the suspension of the treaty could enable India to exercise its rightful control over water resources and rechannel them for domestic agricultural and developmental use. The campaign will be spearheaded by senior Union ministers, including Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. These ministers will travel to key regions and engage with local communities in simple, accessible language to explain the government's stance, the reasoning behind the treaty's suspension, and the future roadmap. The larger objective, officials say, is to develop a long-term water management strategy that allows for optimal use of Indus river waters within India. Plans are underway to facilitate the movement of water from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan – states that are poised to benefit significantly from improved irrigation and water availability. As part of this effort, an extensive public awareness and engagement campaign will be rolled out in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Ministers are expected to personally visit multiple districts and hold interactions with stakeholders, including farmers, local officials, and civil society groups, to ensure the message is effectively conveyed. This move reflects the government's intent to align national water security with geopolitical strategy, while also addressing growing domestic water demands. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reiterated that 'trade and terror, water and blood, bullets and dialogue cannot go together." India has since accelerated work on strategic water infrastructure linked to the Indus river system. Among the key initiatives is a 130-kilometre canal designed to link the Beas River to the Ganga Canal, with a proposed extension to the Yamuna River. The project spans nearly 200 kilometres and includes a 12-kilometre tunnel, potentially enabling Yamuna water to reach Gangasagar. States such as Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan are projected to benefit from the initiative. The government has stated that the work is advancing rapidly and is expected to be completed within two to three years. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is also in preparation. Sources suggest the suspension of the treaty could significantly affect Pakistan's rabi crops, with the kharif season remaining relatively unaffected. Beyond agriculture, the disruption could impact daily life, potentially leading to a water availability crisis. Pakistan has reportedly approached the World Bank to mediate in the matter. However, the World Bank has thus far declined to intervene in India's internal decision to suspend the treaty. India has emphasised the need to revisit and renegotiate the treaty to reflect 21st-century realities. The original treaty, crafted in the 1950s and 60s, is increasingly seen as outdated due to changing hydrological patterns, glacial melt, population growth, and the need for sustainable energy and water management. Despite India's push for modernisation, Pakistan has continued to resist renegotiation – a stance that, according to Indian officials, itself contravenes the treaty's provisions. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India had announced a range of diplomatic and strategic responses, including placing the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. First Published: June 30, 2025, 14:13 IST
